Wise Tips For Smokey Eyes

You may think star quality make up is out of your reach, but anyone can achieve that smoldering smokey eye from the red carpet in just 4 easy steps. The smokey eye is appropriate for most ages and goes with almost any outfit. It can be applied as light or as dark as you want it to be. I enjoy this look when going out to dinner or to a party. Take a look at my eye below as I lead you through the application, step by step. 

What you will need:
   Eye lid primer
   3 eye shadows
   3 make-up brushes
   Liquid eye liner
   Black mascara

Step One:

    Sweep a light shadow with a little shimmer on your whole lid, from lash line to brow bone using a shadow brush. Choose a shadow that is about one shade lighter than your skin tone. I use Phloof! from MAC.

Step Two:

    Using a smaller shadow brush, gently tap a dark shadow ( Bronze from MAC) onto your upper lid, crease, and under your lower lashes.

 Step Three:

     Choose a dark brown, charcoal grey, or black eye shadow. I use Black Tide from MAC. Using a small angled brush generously apply the dark shadow into your upper lash line and lower lash line. The key is to properly blend the dark shadow into the lighter ones.

Step Four:

    Line the entire eye with black liquid liner, top and bottom. Curl and coat lashes with black mascara to finish it off. Choose a volumizing mascara such as Plush Lash from MAC. If you are looking for a very dramatic look add false eyelashes!  

 WISE TIPS

 Before applying your eye make up, use a prep and prime cream on your lids to help prevent the eye shadow from clumping in your creases and to help it last longer. I use the medium shade of primer from MAC.  Also, you may want to hold a tissue under your eye to catch the extra shadow that may fall. Pair the smokey eye with a lighter lipstick or gloss. Remember you want the focus to be on your eyes.

You don't have to be walking the red carpet to wear this smoldering look. Give it a try for your next summer party, and you can bet the barbecue won't be the only thing that is smoking hot!!!